temperance

IPA: tˈɛmpɝʌns

noun

  • Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.
  • Moderation, and sometimes abstinence, in respect to using intoxicating liquors.
  • Moderation of passion; calmness.
  • (obsolete) State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.
  • A female given name from English.
  • (tarot) The fourteenth trump or major arcana card in most traditional Tarot decks.
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Examples of "temperance" in Sentences

  • It represents the virtue of temperance.
  • See the history of the Temperance movement.
  • Comus argues for the virtuousness of temperance and chastity.

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